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Issue 1, 5 February 2021

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Principal's Pen

From the Principal

ACTING WITH PURPOSE AND CHARACTER

With the year now settling into something of a routine, I am re-visiting several College Policy documents which are due for review through the year.  In each instance, one of the foremost guiding principles is to consider how the policy reflects our Mission Statement and associated goals and values.  So, a certain amount of circumspection leads me to sharing the following ….

A young American Indian boy came to his grandfather full of anger at a friend whom he thought had done him an injustice.  The old grandfather said to his grandson,

“Let me tell you a story, because hate wears you down, but does not hurt your enemy.  It is like taking poison and wishing your enemy would die.”

He continued… “It is as if there are two wolves inside you.  One is good and does no harm.  He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offence when no offence is intended.  He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in the right way.  But the other wolf! Ahhh!  He is full of anger.  The littlest thing will set him into a fit of temper.  He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason.  He cannot think because his anger will change nothing.  Sometimes it is hard to live with these two wolves inside you, for both of them try to dominate your spirit.”

The boy looked intently into his grandfather’s eyes and asked… “Which one wins, grandfather?”

The grandfather smiled and quietly said… “The one you feed.”

What a powerful story!  One that any parent could, and should, share with their children.  It exemplifies the very essence of choices and consequences; it is about values and respect.  These are not simply words that have been bandied around so often as to be devalued or of little significance; they are the foundation of what is good and desirable in our society.  As one would expect, our family units and our schools, together, are the custodians of these traits, and this is factual regardless of whether society governs our home and school life or, alternatively, the combination of parents and teachers lead society.

Students must be allowed to recognise that a balanced and fulfilling life is based on making informed choices and moving forward with the consequences that become attached to the choices made.  It is a imperative of anyone associated with the education of young people to teach them to make decisions and to ensure they are prepared to accept the fall-out from those decisions.  This is easier said than done in a world that seems inexplicably focused on apportioning blame to someone else, anyone else but self, in fact, and resorting to negative actions if the end result is not one they had a personal preference for. Witness the students who is not responsible for the tardiness of her school arrival time or the condition of his uniform, who ages to become the adult who is not answerable for the speeding ticket or accountable for  corporate fraud.

Values and respect are not instinctive or bestowed.  These are qualities that are learned from imitating good role models and enacting behaviours that warrant endorsement.  For students the good role models are their parents and teachers.  One cannot ignore the pressure of peers; however they also have parents and teachers as their sources of character building.  What to value evolves from living in a culture that appreciates that certain things are essential to the continued existence and freedoms of that community.  Whilst these may vary somewhat, there exist certain almost inalienable standards and social expectations for our students.  Witness the students who do not value honesty or respect other peoples’ property, who age to become the adults who are under-employed or in the courts because of circumstances they argue are beyond their control.

This is why I am a teacher.  I embrace the professional and personal obligation with being a person capable of influencing value-laden choices taken by children and teens.  I rejoice in those who take extra steps to serve, to care and to connect with one another, to demonstrate the Christ-centredness that makes St Andrews special.  I am thankful every day for the times when patience is shown, trust is afforded, learning achieved and optimism displayed.

Again, my very warmest wishes to all of you as we navigate 2021 together.  I look forward to sharing College news and reflections with you in regular College newsletters.  

Peace and Grace

David Bliss
Principal

Chaplain's Chat

Graeme Schache

2021 is well underway…. At times, nothing seems different from this time last year. I was at the cricket last Friday evening to watch the Brisbane Heat outclass the Adelaide Strikers and nothing really indicated that life was different. 20+ thousand of us all sat together in normal seating and cheered as one, as the Heat took awesome catches and ultimately, chased down Adelaide’s score to win the game. At the same time a great percentage of our world is struggling to deal with the ravages of a virus that has turned the world upside down. 

We are incredibly fortunate to be living here in Australia. There are still significant challenges to be met but overall, our lives are relatively ‘normal’. No matter where we find ourselves – whether it be amongst the ‘normal’ or the extremely challenging, our God continues to come to us with His love and truth. Our homes are our safe havens in this time of uncertainty and St Andrews continues to be a place of love, acceptance and hope. All of this is a gift from our loving God who longs to bless us and see us grow in His ways of kindness, forgiveness and love.

There can never be too much of these beautiful gifts in our world – kindness, forgiveness and love. On occasions, there can be a significant shortage in our lives as we struggle with the pressures of everyday life. Jesus promises us in John 15:5 that as we remain ‘in Him’ a phrase indicating that as we move and find our meaning in Him and His love for us we will grow in these parts of our lives. Kindness, love and forgiveness are some of the most beautiful elements of life and I know I can always do with more of these in my personal life. Sharing life with Jesus as our saviour – the one who directs and inspires all that we pursue and see as worthwhile is such an invigorating adventure to experience. It is this adventure that continues to be lived out in the St Andrews community, whether in the ELC, College, Aged Care or Congregation. We look forward to the year ahead as we place ourselves in God’s hands and have Him continue to grow us and transform us into who He has designed us to be. May we find ourselves more ‘in Him’ and so grow in kindness, love and forgiveness for this is His will for us.

Graeme Schache
Lay Chaplain and Middle/Senior School Teacher

Secondary School

​From the Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School

May I first add a warm welcome to our new families and of course welcome back to our existing families. I look forward to meeting you or speaking with you over the coming months as the opportunity arises.  

As someone who is new to St Andrews, I enjoyed attending and being involved in last Thursday’s Commencement Service. What a rich way to commence the year and to also induct our appointed student leaders in both the Middle School and Senior School. Our Year 12 cohort were also acknowledged and received their senior badges as a symbol of their senior leadership and final year at the College. I am confident that all these students will represent and serve the College well in 2021 and I am excited to work with them as they lead the student body and develop new initiatives.

During the Commencement Service, Pastor Nathan reminded us that we are to bear good fruit, by this he was referring to the Fruit of the Spirit and good virtues, such as showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control and perhaps justice and courage. My prayer is that as a community of staff, students and families, we may all treat one another as we wish to be treated and show good character or the Fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives. (Reference to the Fruit of the Spirit, found in Galatians 5:22-23)  

Over the past two weeks, I have had the privilege of meeting numerous students from various year levels as I’ve walked around the campus and visited classes. Our Middle School students have been a bundle of energy and enthusiasm as they have approached new learnings with new teachers and subjects.

Today, our Year 11 and 12 students engaged in a social and emotional wellbeing seminar, entitled ‘Day of Hope’ presented by motivational speaker Glen Gerreyn. This was an invaluable seminar for our senior students, and has abetted in giving them self-belief and foundations for a hope-filled future. To glean more about Glen’s work, visit  https://www.thehopefullinstitute.com/

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT!

Congratulations to all of the students for their wonderful participation and spirited competition at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival yesterday. A special congratulation is extended to Jubi House; led by the House Captains, Bella M and Joe H (Senior School) and Sophie G and Kody B (Middle School), on their victorious win, to all the competitors for their spirit, enthusiasm and participation. The event in itself was terrific due to the active involvement and House spirit shown by all students! Sincere appreciation is extended to Mrs Libby Wood, the Grounds Staff and Sports Department team, and also to the staff for their assistance at the pool. It was great to see a good number of parents present, supporting their children.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS

On Monday, 8 February our Year 12 Parents have been invited to connect online via Teams for specific Year 12 Teacher/Parents (and student) interviews.  Please ensure if you have booked in a time with specific teachers that you are technologically ready for Monday afternoon. 

Year 10 and Year 11 parents and students are reminded that next Tuesday, 9 February is the Parent Information Evening for Year 10 and Year 11.  Due to ongoing COVID restrictions such as physical distancing, this information evening will be presented virtually on Teams from 5:00pm on Tuesday, with a relevant Q and A session from 5:45-6:00pm. Further details will be emailed to parents and students. 

The Academic Awards Assembly for Senior School was held on Wednesday, and the  Middle School’s will be held on Wednesday, 10 February at 8:30am in the Worship Centre. The Senior School and Middle School Awards Assemblies acknowledge excellence in achievement, endeavour and improvement in the previous semester of study. We also welcomed back our ATAR 90+ students from the class of 2020 to the Senior School Assembly and acknowledged them on their academic excellence.

The fortnightly newsletter is published to share what is happening at St Andrews and to provide information about opportunities to connect and to build community. I encourage all families to also follow our Facebook and Instagram pages. Even more so, I encourage you to reach out and to call or email if you would like to connect with any of your child’s teachers and key leaders. 

STARTING WELL AND MAINTAINING A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AHEAD

Finally, as we embark on a new school year, I thought I’d pen a few suggestions that may help your young person start well and maintain a successful year ahead.  

  • Help them set a few goals for the year.  Spend time discussing what they want to achieve this year. Were they happy with their end of semester report? Where are improvements needed?  What are their strengths?   What might they need to do to achieve their new-found goals?  
  • Actively support them to do their best. Talking though the logistics of their weekly commitments, and helping them establish their weekly homework schedule. It might also mean, ensuring they have a workspace in the home conducive to study. (i.e. a functional desk and simple whiteboard planner above it.)
  • Get to know their teacher.  Make contact with their Learning Advisory teacher.  Teachers appreciate being able to work in partnership with you to educate your child. Open lines of communication between home and school always benefits the child.
  • Keep a positive attitude. Be supportive of the school and its decisions.  Trust that staff are professional and work with your child’s best interests at heart.  Children pick up on the attitude of their parents and often reflect the same attitude themselves. 
  • Be aware of co-curricular opportunities.  At this school there is an array of co-curricular activities provided. Not all children come rushing home with a list of endeavours they wish to sign up for. Subsequently, missing out on opportunities they would enjoy, develop in, build friendships through and possibly thrive in.  Research shows that students who are engaged in co-curricular programs or volunteer in some way, are more engaged in their school community and achieve better academic outcomes. 
  • Remind them how good sport and exercise is.  While we know academics are important, sport is a clear winner in helping children become a team player, release tension, focus better and build resilience. Oh, did I mention sport improves fitness levels as well.  It is also worth acknowledging that some children excel in sports because it is their area of talent and opportunity to bring about success equal to or perhaps even greater than what they could ever achieve in academics.
  • Cut down on screen time. A simple way to reduce this is to consider keeping television, Netflix or social media platforms off during the school week, or extremely limited.  This is a practise we have implemented in our home for the past decade and I am convinced it has helped our busy household of school age children to manage their commitments. 
  • Ensure they are getting a good night sleep.  This may seem an obvious one, but with such accessible technology in our homes, it is all too easy to assume teenagers are sleeping, while they may very well be gaming or enjoying a social life on line. Take measures to reduce the temptation for them, ie switch modem off after 9:00pm or insist phones go in the fruit bowl at bedtime.

Our young people need our guidance, support and parenting, and while it is not always acknowledged, in time, they do or will appreciate it. 

Wishing you every blessing for 2021!

Adele Ramsay
Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School

 

From the Head of Senior School

FLOURISHING IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL 

2021 in the Senior School – our best year ever! This encompasses our physical, social, emotional, spiritual and academic selves. The College staff in the Senior School strive to work closely with our students to assist them to develop the protective skills that will help them to flourish. Our purpose is to encourage our students to achieve their personal bests, stretch themselves and learn the skills of wellbeing. The intentional focus on wellbeing and flourishing is founded in evidence of the benefits this has on the individual and the important role schools play in developing these skills in our young people. 

The staff taking care of your students in the Senior School, our Pastoral Care Team, consists of myself as well as Ms Yeo (Year 12 Coordinator), Mr Nelson (Year 11 Coordinator) and Ms Sippel (Year 10 Coordinator). We also have 24 Learning Advisor Teachers who are the first port of call for you and your child. The Pastoral Care Team is responsible for organising a range of activities that will help our young people flourish. This could include helping them to set SMART Goals, develop organisational skills, providing a service opportunity such as a visit to the Early Learning Centre, or just getting to know the young people that will travel with them through Senior School. Recently at the Senior School Assembly, our young people were challenged to step out of their comfort zones and connect with each other by engaging in some active constructive responding as we shared our Holiday HW, reflected on the wisdom of Bluey or considered the idea of gratitude. So, let me be a role model and say thank you, parents, for giving us the opportunity to work with your young person in 2021. 

 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Leos Welcome from the 2021 Executive

On behalf of the Leo Executive, I would like to say hello and welcome to the 2021 school year! I am the Leo President and along, with the other members of the executive team, Ally C, Bryce U and Ryder C, I would like to offer the students of St Andrews in Middle and Senior School the opportunity to be involved in the SALC Leo Club this year. 2021 is the perfect time to take some action and get involved. 

So, what is Leos? Leos is the youth sector of the Lions Club devoted to community service and giving back to the people who deserve it most. Leos stands for leadership, experience, opportunity and service which is at the very core of the club itself. Over the course of the year, we run and participate in many different events including Bunnings Warehouse barbecues, beach care, Relay for Life, charity runs, visiting the aged care (if possible), fundraisers and much more. We meet every second Tuesday B at 8:00am in Seminar Room 1 of the CRC Centre (Middle and Senior Library). As you know service is a focus at St Andrews and the Leos Club is a practical way that our students can get involved. The added bonus is lots of fun and friendship as well as that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you know that what you have done has made a difference. 

This year is going to be another exciting year in the Leos Club, so we hope you can help us make it our biggest and best year yet. Whether you’re a seasoned Leos member or a budding Leos-to-be, we cannot wait to see you. 

Shay B
Leos President 2021

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO: 

  • College Captains Jett A, Amber C, Zara C and Elijah F who attended Enthuse Leadership Camp in the last week of the school holidays. This is a wonderful opportunity for our student leaders across the Lutheran sector to meet, share ideas and forge networks of support that will help to sustain them over a very busy and demanding year. Our leaders always come back from Enthuse saying it was one of the best weeks of my life, that was life-changing and it was so great to meet other like-minded people.  
  • All our Senior School students who made a fantastic start to the year – what a pleasure it was to see all their smiling faces around the College in Week 1.

Some general housekeeping - Please ensure that:

  • Girls skirts are just above the knee.
  • If a student is unable to adhere to the Uniform Policy an email or note from the parent would be appreciated.
  • Hair is neat, tidy and boys have a conservative hairstyle. Severe undercuts and excessive mullets are not conservative hairstyles. Once hair is on the collar it should be cut or worn up (as per the Uniform Policy) – hairstyles where the hair is all one length, and/or the fringe is long and hanging in the face is not considered conservative. 
  • Sports shoes are supportive and with good grip NOT skate shoes (eg Vans or Converse type shoes).

Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries or concerns tanias@salc.qld.edu.au

Tania Stewart 
Head of Senior School

Secondary Library News

Welcome back to the CRC Senior Library for 2021! We are excited to see our students reconnecting with friends and catching up on holiday news.


FUN ACTIVITIES 
Students can relax in the CRC Library during their breaks, and before and after school. Enjoy using the 3D Lego wall, or invite your friends to a board/card game or chess. Special book displays and weekly lunchtime activities are also promoted throughout the school year. 

 

LIBRARY LOVERS’ DAY:  SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY
To celebrate Library Lovers’ Day students are challenged to read ‘mystery’ books based on the first line of the book and the genre. 


ESPORTS 2021
Esports is starting! We have registered for The FUSE Cup Esports competition for 2021. The games will be Just Dance 2021 for Years 7 and 8 and Rocket League for Years 9 and 10.  

If you’re interested in competing, please contact Mrs Kristo directly for more information.

CRC OPENING HOURS
Monday and Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm 

AFTER HOURS: 3:15pm-5:00pm

  • Students in Years 7-10 will need to sign in at the CRC front desk and be signed out by a Parent/Carer or sibling in Years 11-12.
  • Students in Years 11-12 can sign themselves out.
  •  The direct phone number to contact the CRC after hours is (07) 5568 5906.
  •  Please see the Senior Library After Hours Policy on Parent Lounge for more information.  

ASK A LIBRARIAN

Remember students may log in using student details to read eBooks through the Wheelers online platform.

Your Librarians are always happy to help with research, finding resources, book recommendations and IT support. We also love to chat about books, life and the universe 😊 Come in and chat to us or email us directly:

  • Teacher Librarian: Barbara Kristo
  • Digital Content and Resource Integration Library Aide: Briana Norton
  • Literacy, Reading and Resourcing Library Aide: Yvonne Barrett

Warmest regards,
The CRC Senior Library Team

Junior School

From the Deputy Principal Head of Junior School

WELCOME BACK

Welcome to school for 2021. It has been a great start to the year and the students are looking very settled in their new classes. Our Prep students have made a wonderful start to their schooling and we look forward to watching them grow with us. 

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS

As communicated earlier, we will be pre recording these and making them available online. They will all be available in Week 4. A note will be sent to you with a link. If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher, please do not hesitate to make a mutually convenient time directly with them. 

CAR PARK

Thank you all for your patience and being very careful around our students. It always takes a couple of weeks to settle into a groove, but this year things are moving much more fluidly at a much earlier stage of the year. A couple of tips for you – if you have children in Prep to Year 4, the optimal time for arrival is 3:15pm – 3:30pm. If you have children in Years 5 and 6 and you are collecting from the Worship Centre, please aim to arrive before 3:15pm. When you are waiting at the Worship Centre for your children, please either park or do a loop around the car park if they are not there when you get to the front of the queue.  

You might also like to consider other travel smart initiatives such as carpooling, catching a bus, riding your bike or park offsite and walking. 

TUCKSHOP

Students in Years 4 to 6 are allowed to buy a snack from the Tuckshop directly, only at the beginning of the second break from 12:55pm, with money they bring from home. Your child will only be able to buy for themselves, not for their friends. The online ordering system is available for both first and second breaks.    

PARENTS ONSITE

It is pleasing to see that school is returning in some ways back to normal with parents coming onto campus again. I look forward to catching up with you for a chat in the carpark or playground and to check in on how you are going. Please remember social distancing measures apply whilst on campus. 

If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher please email them to make a mutually convenient time. For quick questions you might be able to catch them at their classrooms before school starts in the morning or directly after school. 

CYBER SAFETY

Below are some tips for cyber safety in the home – these are things I have learned from personal experience and from workshops I have attended on the topic. 

  •  Stay up to date with what your children are doing online and understand the risks and rewards of what they are doing. 
  • As soon as a child is put in front of a device they should be learning the rules and appropriate use of that technology. As a family you need to set clear boundaries. The younger you start, the easier it is to get into a routine.
  • Devices are not to go into bedrooms. They should be used in public spaces within the home. If you see them scurrying as you walk past, make inquiries into what they are doing. 
  •  A balance of parental controls, trust and checking in regularly helps children to navigate this tricky space. 


Darrin Schumacher
Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School


From the Deputy Head of Junior School Pastoral​

GROWTH MINDSET AND RESILIENCE

Welcome to the beginning of the year. Last year I shared this article with our families and thought we might re-visit it as a great reminder to start of the year with a growth mindset.

Have you ever watched Bluey – the hit Australian animation for ABC?

It is a good watch and many episodes leave adults as well as children thinking through the messages learnt from Bluey. One particular episode that rings true is Season 1 Episode 11 called ‘Bike’. Watch it if you have a spare 7 mins.

In the episode we see Bluey learning to ride her two-wheeler bike for the first time. Do you remember learning to do that? There is frustration, there are demands made, there are attempts and failures, there is giving up, there are complaints and it can appear that the new skill will never happen. In this episode of Bluey we see all of this and more. Learning is difficult and learning takes time and it can be uncomfortable, but it will and can happen. 

But what strikes me most in this episode is the dad of Bluey (Bandit); he doesn’t rush in to take over but rather sits back and acknowledges the frustration and gives encouragement to the new learning taking place. He allows for the new pathways in the brain to be formed – which is learning.

We know a lot about how the brain works and we know that to learn something we need to create that pathway in our brain by repeating the pathway over and over…this is the basis for understanding ‘growth mindset’ – when we repeat the new pathway we are strengthening it and mastering a new skill. That can be in anything – socially, physically, academically…those new pathways need time and practice to develop.

While these new pathways are developing in our children, it is often uncomfortable and can be hard to watch as parents, but it is important for growth and learning to take place that we do just that. Our children learn best when we acknowledge the struggle of learning, guide from the side and not take over to remove the discomfort they are feeling; but rather praise the effort they are putting in, not just the success of mastery.

In the Junior School we talk about the ‘power of yet’. For example, “I can’t find a friend…yet”, “I can’t read a chapter book…yet”, “I can’t tie my shoelaces…yet” or better yet (?) changing our words to reflect this learning better, “Finding friends takes time”, “I’m reading my reader so that I can read chapter books”, “I’m learning to tie my shoelaces”.

Growth mindset is one of the tools and strategies we use to give our students an understanding of how they learn and a language to describe their achievements and struggles. If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or myself.

Blessings for the start of the year.

Karen Koehler
Deputy Head of Junior School Pastoral

The Arts

Performing Arts

PERFORMING ARTS TUITION

This week saw our PAT (Performing Arts Tuition) start for the year. There are a range of individual pair and group lessons in Speech and Drama, Dance, Voice and Instrumental Music.

Enrolments can be made via the College website

https://www.salc.qld.edu.au/cocurricular/the-arts/pat-application-form

 

CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC

There is a wide range of Co-curricular Music programs on offer across the College.

 

CHOIRS

Semitone Choir (Years 1 to 3)   
Rehearses Tuesday 7:45am in the Worship Centre
Lauren Majinovic (laurenm@salc.qld.edu.au)

Golden Clef Choir (Years 4 to 6)  
Rehearses Friday 7:45am in JS Music
Lauren Majinovic (laurenm@salc.qld.edu.au)

Senior Choir (Years 7 to 12)
Rehearses Monday 7:30am in the RBT
Kristine Dennis (kristined@salc.qld.edu.au)

Show Choir (Years 7 to 12 Audition ONLY)
Rehearses Tuesday lunch in SS Music
Kristine Dennis (kristined@salc.qld.edu.au)

 

ENSEMBLES

String Ensemble (Years 4 to 12)
Rehearses Monday 7:30am in JS Music
Kate Oakley-Grant (kateo@salc.qld.edu.au )

Stringendo (Years 7 to 12 Audition ONLY)
Rehearses Monday 1:00pm in JS Music
Kate Oakley-Grant (kateo@salc.qld.edu.au )

Mini Musos (Year 4 Beginner Band)
Rehearses Wednesday 7:30am in RBT
Julie Whiting (juliew@salc.qld.edu.au)

JS Concert Band (Years 5 to 6)
Rehearses Tuesday 7:30am in RBT
Candice Shelton (candices@salc.qld.edu.au)

JS Percussion Ensemble
Rehearses Monday 7:30am in JS Music Room
Julie Whiting (juliew@salc.qld.edu.au)

Little Saints (Years 5 to 6)
Rehearses Thursday 7:30am in JS Music Room
Anthony Simmonds (anthonys@salc.qld.edu.au)

MS Percussion Ensemble
Rehearses Wednesday 3:15pm – 4:00pm in JS Music Room
Julie Whiting (juliew@salc.qld.edu.au)

Guitar Ensemble (Audition ONLY)
Rehearses Wednesday 7:45am in SS Music
Andrew Hobler (andrewh@salc.qld.edu.au)

Concert Band (Years 7 to 12)
Rehearses Thursday 7:30am in RBT
Julie Whiting (juliew@salc.qld.edu.au) 

Jazz Band (Years 7 to 12)
Rehearses Wednesday 7:30am in JS Music Room
Anthony Simmonds (anthonys@salc.qld.edu.au)

The Saints
Rehearses Wednesday 3:30pm – 5:00pm in JS Music Room
Paul Oakley-Grant (paulo@salc.qld.edu.au)


THE LION KING JR AUDITION

Cilla Scott
Head of The Arts  

 

Community

Uniform Shop

Parents and Friends Association

Welcome to 2021, we hope everyone has had a smooth start to the year.

The P&F are happy to announce that there will be quite a few social events this year and as such we are putting together a list of volunteers for 2021. Being a volunteer with the P&F will help us build a strong St Andrews community. If you are interested in helping out please email us at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au 

UP AND COMING P&F EVENTS

Welcome Morning Tea for all new Junior School parents held at 8:45am on Tuesday 9 February.

Year 7 Parent’s Afternoon Tea at 4:30pm on Wednesday 17 February before the Middle School Parent Information Night. 

Picnic in the Park from 5:00pm on Friday 26 March on the Junior School oval. It’s a fun, casual night full of entertainment from our music students and a great way to connect with other College families.

Please lock the following dates in your diary for 2021, we look forward to seeing you at our meetings.

 

P&F Meeting Dates

Wednesday 17 March at 7:00pm

Wednesday 12 May at 7:00pm  

Wednesday 18 August at 7:00pm  

AGM 

Wednesday 10 November at 7:00pm  

 

Enjoy your weekend and God bless from the P&F team.

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